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Adding protein powder often, is this ok?

I'm still in pureed stage but adding genpro to most things to meet my needs. From what I've read, it seems most people add Protein when they are years out. Is it safe to supplement your diet with protein long term, even for life? I guess body builders do...So might not be that bad?

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    • catwoman7
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      most people don't need to, but some do. I malabsorb protein. My prealbumin level tanks if I don't average around 100 grams a day, so I will probably need to supplement with a protein shake every day b

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      No problem with that. Bear in mind that the human gut has a limited ability to absorb protein though.. about 30-40g at one sitting.. Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

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    most people don't need to, but some do. I malabsorb protein. My prealbumin level tanks if I don't average around 100 grams a day, so I will probably need to supplement with a protein shake every day because it's hard for me to consistently get that much through food alone. Too much protein is hard on your kidneys, though, so you don't want to go crazy with it. Most of us need to get 60-80 grams a day, so if you're getting more than that (unless you're like me and malabsorb it), then it's probably overkill.

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    I'm still in pureed stage but adding genpro to most things to meet my needs. From what I've read, it seems most people add Protein when they are years out. Is it safe to supplement your diet with protein long term, even for life? I guess body builders do...So might not be that bad?

    Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

    No problem with that. Bear in mind that the human gut has a limited ability to absorb protein though.. about 30-40g at one sitting..

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    I'm still in pureed stage but adding genpro to most things to meet my needs. From what I've read, it seems most people add Protein when they are years out. Is it safe to supplement your diet with protein long term, even for life? I guess body builders do...So might not be that bad?

    Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

    No problem with that. Bear in mind that the human gut has a limited ability to absorb protein though.. about 30-40g at one sitting..

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    Thanks Middus..I am good then, not going over 20

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    I don't see why it would be a problem. Ask your surgeon or nutritionist and see what they say

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